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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.72 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.72 and 110.48 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.72 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.72 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.72 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 34,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217.87/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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